Jason Hartley is lecturer in criminology at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. He is a former police officer with 23 years of experience, and has trained personnel for deployment in Timor Leste, the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan. Jason specializes in, and has published on engagement with Muslim communities, Indigenous Polynesian approaches to rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, and Asian Organised Crime. Jason also completed a community internship in Hebron on the West Bank.
MCL503 Counterterrorism and Interoperability
Interoperability refers to the ability of different forces to operate safely and effectively together in joint or combined operations. Interoperability is not only a potential obstacle between the forces of different nations but can also be problematic for individual services managing the seamless operation of complex networks. It focuses on the challenges of uniting the forces of different nations, different agencies, and different essential services to achieve desired levels of interoperability in counterterrorism. This aim of the unit is to assist students in developing leadership and governance knowledge, abilities, and skills to support the development of interoperability strategies in counterterrorism.
RELEVANT COURSES
- Master of Counterterrorism Leadership*
- Master of Police Leadership**
- Graduate Diploma of Counterterrorism Leadership*
- Graduate Diploma of Police Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Police Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Police Leadership (Cybersecurity)
* Core
* * Master of Police Leadership specialisation in Counterterrorism Policing
CREDIT POINTS
10
STUDY MODES
On campus, online, hybrid
PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE
MCL402 Globalisation and Counterterrorism
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Critically reflect on literature in counterterrorism and interoperability leadership in domestic and global contexts.
- Demonstrate mastery of the key theories in leadership and interoperability in counterterrorism.
- Discuss and analyse the contextual influences on counterterrorism and interoperability.
- Develop a strategic leadership approach and solve a range of complex counterterrorism and interoperability scenarios.
- Synthesise leadership theories and practice in counterterrorism and interoperability.
CONTENT
- Contemporary issues in counterterrorism interoperability
- Agencies and governance in counterterrorism interoperability
- Counterterrorism interoperability strategies
- Strategic policy development in counterterrorism interoperability
- Executive judgment, discretion and ethical decision making in counterterrorism interoperability
- Real-world case studies related to counterterrorism interoperability
- Lessons learned from past terrorism contexts for counterterrorism interoperability
ASSESSMENT METHODS
- Reflection Project – 20%
- Oral Presentation – 30%
- Briefing Paper – 50%
PRESCRIBED READINGS
Birdi, K., Griffiths, K., Turgoose, C., Alsina, V., Andrei, D., Băban, A. & Vonaș, G. (2021). Factors influencing cross-border knowledge sharing by police organisations: an integration of ten European case studies. Police Practice and Research, 22(1), 3-22.